Neatly on the Rocks

On this episode, Page takes some of the most common myths about whiskey busts them up. She also reviews two whiskeys: a small batch and a single malt whiskey from Lambay, a new Irish whiskey company.

Do you ever think about what you would tell yourself if you could go back some years, knowing what you know now? Page does, and in this episode she shares some bits of wisdom about whiskey and life while reviewing bourbon and sipping on a mint julep.

Scotch is a whisky whose beauty eludes many whisky drinkers in the world. In this episode, Page guides you through the world of scotch, and offers affordable, delicious whiskies for every palate. Page believes there's a scotch for every whisky lover, and helps you find it.

Scotch Whisky Recommendations:

Speyside - Aberlour 10 year old has rich spice tones with a ton of dried fruits and nuts, and it's affordable aroud $35

Highlands - Aberfeldy 12 year old is a great pick for a person new to scotch. The body is great and the malt is heathery-sweet, with a bit of sherried fruit and a kiss of smoke. It's also under $50.

Islay - Bowmore 12 year old is a great place to start, and it's available for about $50. The peat is gentle and balanced beautifully by floral notes and vanilla.

Lowland - Auchentoshan Three Wood is a delicate and slightly sweet whisky with a nice complexity. Available for about $50, it's a great price for a high value and drinkable bottle.

The Islands - Highland Park 12 year old is around the $50 mark and is clean and aromatic with citrus and grassy notes, balanced with a creamy honey character.

Campbeltown - Sprinkbank 10 year old is a bit pricier, running from $60-$80, but worth every penny. The nose is rich with stone fruits, honey and warming spices. The palate is a balanced blend of light peat, toffee, vanilla and a bit of pepper and salinity. Complex, sophisticated and delightful.

In the second episode of the Women in Whiskey series, Page talks to Billy, an assistant distiller at Adventurous Stills, bartender at Thumb Butte, and aspiring distillery owner. The ladies also sip on Auchentoshan Three Wood and Hancock's President's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon.

Over a glass of Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon, Page discusses whiskey heists and shenanigans involving a U.S. President, a mummified toe, The Gentleman Bandit, a forged bottle of Laphroaig 103 year and a very rare bottle of Japanese whisky.

When looking for a good quality whiskey, it's often difficult to find one available for under $50. Page is here to help, with five hand-selected whiskeys under $50 that are sure to please the palates of beginners and seasoned whiskey drinkers alike.

Scotch: Tamdhu 10 Year

Bourbon: Four Roses Small Batch

Rye: High West Rendezvous Rye

Irish: Connemara Peated Single Malt

Japanese: Suntory Toki

Pappy is a whiskey so delicious and rare, that even billionaires can't get it. On this episode, Page talks about her Pappy tasting experience and shares the history of the coveted whiskey, including how barrels of it were stolen.

Move over Johnnie, it's Jane's turn now. We kick off a series about Women in Whisky by discussing Johnnie Walker's controversial family addition and profiling three Scottish whisky pioneers, while reviewing Johnny Walker Blue Label.

After Arie's decision on The Bachelor Finale, I need a drink. So I'm sipping on Talisker Storm and ranting about Arie Luyendyk.

Page reviews Laphroaig Cairdeas 2015 and talks through the basics of regions, terms and how whiskey is made.